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Ministry of Coal
Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi releases ‘Provisional Coal Statistics 2020-21’ via VC today
On the occasion of Statistics Day, celebrated on the birth anniversary of Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis for his notable contributions in statistical development, Coal Controller’s Organization, a subordinate office under the Ministry of Coal, has released one of its two flagship publications, the ‘Provisional Coal Statistics 2020-21’ today. The statistical publication has been released by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi through a Video Conference  organized by the Ministry of Coal.
The ‘Provisional Coal Statistics 2020-21’ contains provisional information regarding the performance of the Coal and Lignite sector in the last fiscal year 2020-21. It provides a valuable and comprehensive ready reference of data to all the concerned stakeholders, policy planners, researchers, National Institutes and International Institutes and individuals, etc. Anyone can easily access and download the publication from the official website of the CCO and MoC. It is to be noted that it contains pre-audited data and hence the final data for 2020-21 would be published in the Coal Directory of India 2020-21.
Secretary Coal Shri Anil Kumar Jain, Additional Secretary Shri Vinod Kumar Tiwari, Additional Secretary Shri M. Nagaraju, DDG Ms. Santosh and other senior officials were present on the occasion.
The report may be accessed at the following link-
https://coal.gov.in/sites/default/files/2021-06/Provisional-Coal-Statistics-2020-21.pdf
Ministry of Women and Child Development
AWARENESS AGAINST WITCH-HUNTING
Harassment, torture, murder or other forms of violence which tend to get associated with the practice of witch-hunting are already punishable under the Indian Penal Code . ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. The responsibilities to maintain law and order, protection of life and property of citizens, investigation and prosecution of crime against women, including for witch hunting and related forms of violence, rest with the respective State Governments. The State Governments are competent to deal with such offences under the extant provisions of laws.
The National Commission for Women  has got a study conducted on 'Violence against Dalit Women in Different States of India’ which also included the menace of witch-hunting. The Government takes into account the recommendations of NCW for strengthening the policies and programmes from time to time.
The Government is making concerted efforts for protection of women and girls and advancing their rights by addressing the issue of safety and security through various schematic and legislative interventions. The Government and its associated organisations such as NCW also undertake awareness campaigns and organize seminars, workshops etc. from time to time for raising awareness among masses on the issues relating to safety, security and empowerment of women and girls.
The Government of Odisha has notified “The Odisha Prevention of Witch-Hunting Act, 2013” with effect from 25.02.2014 and has undertaken IEC activities for creating social and legal awareness against witch-hunting with the help of anganwadi workers, self help groups, panchayati raj institutions etc.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing away of Kalaignar Karunanidhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of Kalaignar Karunanidhi.
“Deeply saddened by the passing away of Kalaignar Karunanidhi. He was one of the senior most leaders of India. We have lost a deep-rooted mass leader, prolific thinker, accomplished writer and a stalwart whose life was devoted to the welfare of the poor and the marginalised.
Kalaignar Karunanidhi stood for regional aspirations as well as national progress. He was steadfastly committed to the welfare of Tamils and ensured that Tamil Nadu’s voice was effectively heard.
I have had the opportunity of interacting with Karunanidhi Ji on several occasions. His understanding of policy and emphasis on social welfare stood out. Firmly committed to democratic ideals, his strong opposition to the Emergency will always be remembered.
My thoughts are with the family and the countless supporters of Karunanidhi Ji in this hour of grief. India and particularly Tamil Nadu will miss him immensely. May his soul rest in peace”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Finance
Finance Minister holds meeting with lenders for expediting resolution of loan accounts and reviewing progress of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme , Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme  2.0 and Sub-ordinate Debt Scheme
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman held a review meeting with the heads of Scheduled Commercial Banks and NBFCs through Video Conferencing today to review their state of preparedness for implementation of the loans resolution framework for COVID-19 related stress. During the meeting, Smt. Sitharaman impressed upon the lenders that as and when moratorium on loan repayments is lifted, borrowers must be given support and COVID-19 related distress must not impact the lenders’ assessment of their creditworthiness. During her interaction, the Finance Minister focused on —
- Lenders immediately putting in place Board-approved policy for resolution, identifying eligible borrowers and reaching out to them
- Quick implementation of a sustained resolution plan by lenders for revival of every viable business
The Finance Minister also emphasised that Resolution schemes must be rolled out by lenders by 15th September, 2020, and a sustained media campaign to create awareness be carried out thereafter. She advised lenders to ensure that regularly updated FAQs on the resolution framework are uploaded on their websites in Hindi, English and regional languages, and also circulated to their offices and branches.
The lenders assured that they are ready with their resolution policies, have started the process of identifying and reaching out to eligible borrowers, and that they will comply with the timelines stipulated by the Reserve Bank of India .
The Ministry of Finance has also been engaging with RBI to ensure that the lenders are assisted by RBI in the resolution process.
The Finance Minister also reviewed the progress made by various lenders under ECLGS, PCGS 2.0 and Sub-ordinate Debt Schemes announced as part of the ‘Aatmnirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan’, and advised lenders to try and extend the maximum possible relief to borrowers before the festive season. An amount of Rs. 1.58 lakh crore has been sanctioned as on 31.8.2020 under ECLGS, out of which more than Rs. 1.11 lakh crore has also been disbursed. Under PCGS 2.0, Bonds/CPs of Rs. 25,055.5 crore have been approved for purchase by Public Sector Banks so far, out of which Rs. 13,318.5 crore amounting to more than 53% of the portfolio pertains to Bonds/CPs rated below AA-. The Scheme has thus been a crucial intervention for lower rated Bonds/CPs.
The Finance Minister appreciated the efforts of banks and NBFCs during the lockdown in effective implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana and the Aatmnirbhar Bharat related measures. The Finance Minister also exhorted the lenders to proactively respond to needs of companies and businesses, as well as those of individual borrowers, and to spearhead the efforts for rebuilding businesses desperate for help owing to COVID-19 related distress.
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Ministry of Coal
Opening of Technical Bids for Auction of Coal Mines for Sale of Coal
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The auction process of eleven coal mines under second attempt of 12thTranche of Auction under the Coal Mines  Act, 2015 and second attempt of 2ndTranche of Auction under the Mines and Minerals  Act, 1957for sale of coalwas launched by the Nominated Authority, Ministry of Coal on September 27, 2021. The last date of submission of Technical Bid was November 29, 2021. As part of the auction process, Technical Bids comprising of online and offline bid documents were opened today  11:00 am onwards at Ministry of Coal, in the presence of the bidders.
The online bids were decrypted and opened electronically in the presence of the bidders. Subsequently, sealed envelopes containing offline bid documents were also opened in the presence of bidders.A total of 7  bids have been received for 4  coal mines. Mine-wise list of bids received is appended below:
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Beheraband North Extn
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Lalgarh 
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Tokisud Block II
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A total of 7 companies have submitted their bids in the auction process as per the following list:
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Auro Coal Private Limited
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JSW Steel Ltd.
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MP Natural Resources Private Limited
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Adhunik Power & Natural Resources Ltd.
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Assam Mineral Development Corporation Limited
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Virtuous Mining Limited
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Twenty First Century Mining Private Limited
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Ministry of Electronics & IT
After assuming the G20 Presidency, Shri Narendra Modi Government to assume the Chair of Global Partnership on AI 
MoS Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar to represent India at the handover ceremony in Tokyo
Close on the heels of assuming the presidency of G20, a league of world’s largest economies, India will take over the chair of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence , an international initiative to support responsible and human-centric development and use of Artificial Intelligence .
AI has been Catalyzing the Tech Landscape & pushing further the envelope of human possibilities. AI is expected to add USD $967 Bn to Indian economy by 2035 and USD 450–500 billion to India’s GDP by 2025, accounting for 10% of the country’s USD 5 trillion GDP target. Artificial Intelligence is a Kinetic enabler for growth of India’s Technology ecosystem & a force multiplier for achieving $1 Trillion Digital Economy goal by 2025.
GPAI is a congregation of 25 member countries, including the US, the UK, EU, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, and Singapore. India had in 2020 joined the group as a founding member.
The Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar will represent India at the GPAI meeting to be held in Tokyo on November 21, 2022 for the symbolic takeover from France, which is the outgoing Council Chair.
In the election to the Council Chair, India had received more than a two-third majority of first-preference votes while Canada and the United States of America ranked in the two next best places in the tally - so they were elected to the two additional government seats on the Steering Committee.
For the 2022-2023 Steering Committee, the five government seats will therefore be held by Japan , France , India , Canada and the United States.
India occupying the chair also signifies how the world today perceives India as a Trusted Technology partner and one that has always advocated for the ethical use of technology for transforming citizens lives.
GPAI is a first-of-its-type initiative for evolving better understanding of challenges and opportunities around AI using the experience and diversity of participating countries, the alliance will look to bridge the gap between theory and practice by supporting advanced research and applied activities on AI-related priorities.
It works in collaboration with partners and international organisations, leading experts from industry, civil society, governments, and academia to collaborate to promote responsible evolution of AI and guide the responsible development and use of AI, grounded in human rights, inclusion, diversity, innovation, and economic growth.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Government constitutes Competition Law Review Committee to review the Competition Act
In pursuance of its objective of ensuring that Legislation is in sync with the needs of strong economic fundamentals, the Government has constituted a Competition Law Review Committee to review the Competition Act.
The Competition Act was passed in the year 2002 and the Competition Commission of India was set up in pursuance of the same. The Commission started functioning in right earnest from 2009 and has contributed immensely towards the development of competition and fair play practices in the Indian market. During the past nine years the size of the Indian Economy has grown immensely and India is today amongst the top five Economies in the World and poised to forge ahead further. In this context, it is essential that Competition Law is strengthened, and re-calibrated to promote best practices which result in the citizens of this country achieving their aspirations and value for money.
The Review Committee comprises of the following:
- Secretary, Ministry of Corporate Affairs - Chairperson
- Chairperson, Competition Commission of India  - Member
- Chairperson, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India - Member
- Shri Haigreve Khaitan, M/S Khaitan & Co. - Member
- Shri Harsha Vardhana Singh, IKDHVAJ Advisers LLP - Member
- Ms. Pallavi Shardul Shroff, Advocate, - Member
M/S Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co.
- Dr. S. Chakravarthy, IAS , Hony. Visiting Prof. ASCII - Member
- Shri Aditya Bhattacharjea, Professor of Economics, - Member
Delhi School of Economics
- Joint Secretary , MCA Member Secretary
The Terms of References of the Committee are as follows:-
- To review the Competition Act/ Rules/ Regulations, in view of changing business environment and bring necessary changes, if required;
- To look into international best practices in the competition fields, especially anti-trust laws, merger guidelines and handling cross border competition issues;
- To study other regulatory regimes/ institutional mechanisms/ government policies which overlap with the Competition Act;
- Any other matters related to competition issue and considered necessary by the Committee.
The Committee shall complete its work and submit its report within three months of the date of its first meeting.
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Ministry of Power
India jumps 2 spots higher, and now ranks 8th as per Climate Change Performance Index 
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• India amongst top 5 best performing countries on Climate Change.
• Climate Change Performance Index  puts India at best among G-20 countries.
• India improves 2 ranks in CCPI 2023, which was released in COP 27, assessing 59 countries and the European Union on climate change policies and actions.
India has been ranked amongst top 5 countries in the world, and the best among the G20 countries, based on its Climate Change performance. India jumps 2 spots higher, and is now ranked 8th as per Climate Change Performance Index  published by German Watch, New Climate Institute and Climate Action Network International based in Germany. The latest report of CCPI, released at COP 27 in November 2022, shows Denmark, Sweden, Chile and Morocco as the only four small countries that were ranked above India as 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th respectively. The first, second and third ranks were not awarded to any country. In effect therefore, India’s rank is the best amongst all large economies.
The CCPI aims to enhance transparency in international climate politics and enables comparison of climate protection efforts and progress made by individual countries. Published annually since 2005, the Climate Change Performance Index  is an independent monitoring tool for tracking the climate protection performance of 59 countries and the EU. Every year, the CCPI sets off important public and political debates within the countries assessed. The climate protection performance of these 59 countries, which together account for 92% of global greenhouse gas  emissions, is assessed in four categories: GHG Emissions , Renewable Energy , Energy Use  and Climate Policy .
India earned a high rating in the GHG Emissions and Energy Use categories, while a medium for Climate Policy and Renewable Energy. The aggressive policies of India towards rapid deployment of renewables and robust framework for energy efficiency programs have shown considerable impact. As per the CCPI report, India is on track to meet its 2030 emissions targets .
The ranking given by CCPI places India as the only G-20 country in the top 10 rank. It may be mentioned here that India will now be assuming G-20 Presidency and it will be an opportune time to show the World, about its climate mitigation policies such as deployment of renewable sources of energy and other energy transition programmes.
Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shri R. K. Singh highlighted that India’s CCPI ranking is testimony to the leadership shown by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi towards addressing the global climate change despite pandemic and tough economic times. The top 5 rank globally reflects that India is implementing Energy transition programmes such as renewable capacity installation at much faster rate than anywhere in the world. He also highlighted various demand side flagship programs such as UJALA, PAT Scheme and Standards and Labelling Programme that have contributed significantly to this notable achievement.
Prime Minister's Office
Small towns are the foundation of New India, says Prime Minister in Rajya Sabha in his reply to the motion of thanks on the President's Address
100 more airports to be developed by 2024, says PM
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Motion of Thanks for President's Address today in Rajya Sabha.Prime Minister said that the aim of $ 5 trillion economy is ambitious but we have to think big and move ahead. “Let me reassure you that India's economy is strong. India is pursuing a dream of $ 5 trillioneconomy with full speed and full potential”, the Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister emphasised that to fulfil the dream$ 5 trillion economy the government is focussing on village and city infrastructure, MSMEs, textiles, technology and tourism.Several steps have been taken to take all these sectors forward. All the processes including tax structure have been simplifiedto give momentum to Make in India. These steps will ensure new enthusiasm in the country about manufacturing.The merger policy in the banking sector has already started yielding meaningful results.
Small towns are the foundation of New India
Prime Minister stated that the most aspirational youth of the country lives in the small town which is also the foundation of the new India.“Today more than half of the digital transactions in the country are taking place in small cities. Half of the startups being registered in the country are in Tier-2, Tier-3 cities. That is why we are focussing on the construction of modern infrastructure in Tier-2, Tier-3 cities at a rapid pace. Highway and rail connectivity are being rapidly improved”, the Prime Minister said.
100 more airports by 2024
Prime Ministersaid that recently250th route was launched under UDAN scheme. This has made air connectivity affordable and accessible in 250 small cities of India.“From independence to 2014 where there were only 65 operational airports in the country, they have increased to more than 100 in the last 5 years. The target is to develop 100 more airports by 2024, mostly in Tier-2, Tier-3 cities”, Prime Minister said.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Green Technologies Used In Construction Of Roads
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has taken several initiatives to promote use of state of the art and green technology in construction of National Highways. These include, use for waste materials/by-products/organic materials such as fly-ash, slag, crumb rubber, modified bitumen, waste plastic, recycled aggregates, geosynthetics, jute, coir, etc. and processes like recycling, cement treated sub-base/ base, soil stabilisation, etc.
All States in the country are likely to get benefit under Bharatmala Pariyojana.
183.34 lakh trees have been geotagged with the help of “Harit Path” mobile app.
This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to release Vice President’s book on two years in office
A book chronicling two years in the office of the Vice President Shri M Venkaiah Naidu will be released at the Kalaivanar Arrangam, Chennai on August 11, 2019, by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah.
The function is being hosted by Shri Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister of Environment & Forests & Climate Change and Information and Broadcasting. The book titled “LISTENING, LEARNING & LEADING” captures a few glimpses of the Vice President’s 330 public engagements in all the States and Union Territories of our country during the last two years.
Crisscrossing the length and breadth of our vast country, the Vice President has delivered 61 convocation addresses, interacted with students on 35 occasions, visited 97 scientific and technological research institutions and delivered 25 special lectures.
The book contains Shri Naidu’s important diplomatic engagements including his visits to 19 countries in 4 continents. He was the first Indian Vice President to visit Panama, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Malta.
The book will showcase his achievements as Rajya Sabha Chairman and his initiatives to enhance effectiveness, and promote the efficiency of Rajya Sabha.
Shri Banwarilal Purohit, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Shri Edappadi K. Palaniswami Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shri O. Panneerselvam, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu will be attending the event.
Eminent Agriculture Scientist Prof. M.S. Swaminathan, Former Director ISRO, Dr. Krishnaswamy Kasturirangan, Former Attorney General of India Shri K. Parasaran, Editor of Tughlak Shri Swaminathan Gurumurthy, Chairman of Apollo Hospitals Group Dr Pratap C Reddy, Founder & Chancellor of VIT Dr.G.Viswanathan, Chief National Coach of Indian Badminton Team Shri Pullela Gopichand and several other dignitaries and eminent personalities will also attend the event.
Special Service and Features
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Arjun Munda will reach Palakkad tomorrow for a one-day visit
Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Shri V Muraleedharan will also participate in the programmes
Kochi, May 10, 2023
Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Arjun Munda will arrive in Palakkad tomorrow for a one-day visit and will attend various events. Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Shri V Muraleedharan will also accompany the Union Tribal Affairs Minister and participate in the programmes. Shri Arjun Munda, who will arrive in the district in the morning, will first hold a review meeting with the Palakkad district administration. Later in the afternoon, he will inaugurate the maternity ward, MICU and NICU at Swami Vivekananda Medical Mission Hospital. He will then proceed to Coimbatore to attend various events.
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